Westmoreland County Libraries

Carve and Create: Sgraffito on Clay Forms
2025-07-12 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
In this hands-on pottery class, students will create a slab-built trinket dish, coaster set, or spoon rest while exploring the sgraffito technique. Sgraffito, meaning “to scratch” in Italian, is a decorative process where layers of underglaze are applied to the clay surface and then carefully carved away to reveal a contrasting design underneath. Students will learn to apply underglaze to clay slabs, and use carving tools to etch patterns, textures, or illustration into their pieces. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class offers a fun way to combine pottery and surface design for a truly personalized creation. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Butterfly Storytime with the Murrysville Garden Club
2025-07-14 14:30 - 15:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Join the Murrysville Garden Club on Monday, July 14, at 2:30pm for a special Butterfly Storytime. Kids will hear a story that will get them ready for this week’s butterfly release and let their imaginations take flight. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Strange Encounters of Pennsylvania with Stan Gordon
2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
UFO & Bigfoot Researcher and Author, Stan Gordon, will present an illustrated lecture called, â€œStrange Encounters of Pennsylvania,â€ and will cover a history of UFOs, Bigfoot and other strange incidents that have occurred in Westmoreland County and surrounding Pittsburgh area, as well as statewide. Some of the topics covered will include the 1965 UFO crash-landing near Kecksburg, PA. Also discussed will be the massive wave of UFO & Bigfoot activity that occurred in 1973, low level UFO encounters, mini-UFOs, and strange creature reports. Learn about the strange activities on the â€œChestnut Ridge.â€ Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Butterfly Release
2025-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Join the Murrysville Garden Club for the release of our beautiful butterflies. Grades PreK-4th. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Butterfly Release Raindate
2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Join the Murrysville Garden Club for the release of our beautiful butterflies. Grades PreK-4th. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.

Teddy Bear Workshop!
2025-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
Here a story, stuff and tie-dye your very own teddy bear!
Registration Required.

Wonders of Wildlife
2025-07-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-18 15:15 - 16:15 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Discover fur, feathers, and scales in this introduction to some of the worldâ€™s most fascinating animals. Using live animals from the Zoo, we will explore the physical characteristics of each animal while learning how they are uniquely adapted to their environment. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Book Binding Workshop
2025-07-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Join instructors from the Andy Warhol Museum to learn the basics of bookbinding. Then get hands-on bookbinding experience by making a journal of your own. Spots are limited. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Teen Photography Workshop
2025-07-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Join instructors from the Andy Warhol Museum to learn about Warholâ€™s use of photography and basic photography ideas like lighting, composition, and more. Then get hands-on photography experience using what you learned! Spots are limited. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

"Junk" Robot Creations!
2025-07-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA, 15012, United States
From “Drab” to “Fab” robot creations made from recycled materials! Just bring your imagination!
Registration Required.

Preschool Storytime
2025-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Preschool Storytime with special guest readers teachers from Franklin Regional, will be held on Friday July 25 at 10:00am. Designed for children ages 3 – 6 years old, each session included stories, songs, and a craft activity. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Sensory Friendly Craft Time
2025-07-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Children can come and make a butterfly sun catcher. Parents or caregivers must stay during the craft time. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102. For children ages 5 – 12.
Registration Required.

Bright Beginnings
2025-07-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Bright Beginnings is a fun, educational STEM summer day camp for kids in grades 2-3. It helps boost Math and English skills, builds confidence, and encourages teamwork through games and activities. Parents must stay in the library while this program is going on. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Bright Beginnings
2025-07-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Bright Beginnings is a fun, educational STEM summer day camp for kids in grades K-1. It helps boost Math and English skills, builds confidence, and encourages teamwork through games and activities. Parents must stay in the library while this program is going on. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Bright Beginnings
2025-07-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Bright Beginnings is a fun, educational STEM summer day camp for kids grades 2 – 3. It helps boost Math and English skills, builds confidence, and encourages teamwork through games and activities. Parents must stay in the library while this program is going on. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Scrapbooking for Teens
2025-07-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Print out your pictures and come make a summer memory scrapbook at the library. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Bright Beginnings
2025-07-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Bright Beginnings is a fun, educational STEM summer day camp for kids in grades 2 – 3. It helps boost Math and English skills, builds confidence, and encourages teamwork through games and activities. Parents must stay in the library while this program is going on. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

Kids on the Block Puppet Show
2025-07-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
This interactive Children’s Institute puppet show uses engaging and informative skits that show children with disabilities as active participants of society. Grades K-5. Register online at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call the library at 724-327-1102.
Registration Required.

End of Summer Reading Program Party
2025-08-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA, 15668, United States
Celebrate your reading accomplishments by having fun playing games and doing crafts. Kona Ice will be at the library to reward readers with a free icy treat. Face painting from 1 – 2, join Magician Steve Haberman at 2:00 for his show full of adventure and wonder. No registration needed. Drop in.
